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  • Lose to Win - Belvoir St Theatre (NSW)

    In a performance that breathes hope, joy and survival Lose to Win is Mathia’s backstory of a child grown Eventually, we are introduced to “the dream” for Mathia, one in which he represents his home of Australia as part of the Socceroos, winning goals for a country who he is lucky to call a new home to live. instances of racism, he leads to truthful anger at larger flamboyant racism in the Government of his new home this claim come from the simple fact of being born in a place, or is it earned through perseverance, hope

  • Well-Behaved and Bold: Carmel Dean’s Empowering Musical

    her journey from Perth to New York, the inspiration behind Well-Behaved Women , and the message she hopes Carmel: New York is such a melting pot of creativity and is home to artists from all over the world, What message do you hope audiences take away from the show, especially in today’s context of gender equality We need to create more opportunities for women to learn and hone their leadership and creative skills

  • The Whale - Alex Theatre (VIC)

    The story of a binge-eating obese man, Charlie (Adam Lyon), who befriends a Mormon missionary, Elder The primary focus of Charlie’s story is his final wish, to connect with his daughter Ellie, convincingly portrayed by Skye Fellman, whilst under the watchful eye of her mother and Charlie’s former partner Another layer of connection is added through Charlie’s only friend Liz (Melanie Gleeson) who offers her Lyon’s respectful portrayal of Charlie allowed us to empathise with his cruel situation, particularly

  • Castro's Children - Gasworks Theatre (VIC)

    For those playing at home, Castro remained the leader of Cuba until 2008 and died at the age of 90 in True to life, one or two of the children portrayed in the show find home in America where they're well-adjusted The show is ultimately hopeful without in any sense shying away from all that has to come before hope This was the long-awaited world premiere of this important work, and I hope very much to see it enjoy

  • Uncle Vanya - Ensemble Theatre (NSW)

    immediately to the dilapidated country estate in which we see the notions of privilege, boredom and hope Beyond the double glass doors of the estate sits the forest beyond, creating an isolating, yet homely attitude to leave audiences with a dejectedly broken protagonist sitting opposite a young beacon of hope times darkly comic, whilst mirroring messages of our immediate society, and offers perhaps a glimmer of hope The writing may not be as clearly on the wall as we’d hope.  

  • The Marvellous Elephant Man – The Musical - Sydney Fringe Festival (2023)

    the-marvellous-elephant-man-the-musical/ 3 Stars - Audaciously racy in its nature, leave your kids at home mayhem, and madness, The Marvellous Elephant Man – The Musical is a great choice, but leave the kids at home Merrick's heart, however, falls for the charming Nurse Hope (Annelise Hall), setting the stage for an Hall captivates as Nurse Hope.

  • Unveiling "SILENCE" at the Sydney Opera House: A Bold Exploration of Nationhood and Treaty

    identity for Australia that is grounded in and respects the First Nations history of the land we call home As SILENCE is likely to have its final season, what legacy do you hope the production will leave behind , and what impact do you hope it will have on future conversations about Treaty and First Nations representation We hope that more then just saying the show was about Treaty the audience are left with a little bit

  • Human Activity - KXT on Broadway (NSW)

    Shearer, and the other an abuse survivor, portrayed by Trishala Shamara, who has snuck out from her home Surrounding these two intertwining searches that represent loss, fear and hope, are an amazing supporting Brockman Sound Design Jessica Pizzinga Production Photographer Campbell Parsons Assistant Director Charlie

  • Shane Jacobson to join the cast of major Broadway-style musical MIDNIGHT

    His incredible and varied career spans over 40 years both here at home and internationally, with screen highlights including Kenny; Charlie & Boots with Paul Hogan; Hollywood blockbuster The Bourne Legacy The creative team for this reimagined tale includes Direction/Book by Dean Murphy (Charlie & Boots, The MIDNIGHT is produced by Spencer McLaren (Dive Club, Puffs the Play, Mother & Son), Dean Murphy (Charlie & Boots,The Divorce, Strange Bedfellows) and Craig Donnell (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,Grease

  • POV combines live theatre, with live cinema, "directed" by a young performer

    mental health isreal, and affects our everyday lives…” explains writer and co-creator, Mark Rogers, “We hope , Nicholas Brown, Tom Conroy, Michael Cullen, Gareth Davies, Chloé Déchery, Eden Falk, Eamon Flack, Charlie

  • Stolen - Sydney Theatre Company (NSW)

    First premiering in 1998, the year after the Bringing Them Home Report was handed down, Stolen critiques For much of the work the characters are waiting and hoping, there’s so much exposition and so little We watch the hopefulness and confusion turn to hopelessness and defeat, as they begin to realise the home isn’t trying to build them up to be selected for adoption, but to prepare them for lives of domestic As I reflect on the state of our policies and inaction...the message on the banner hits home James Brown

  • Tiny Beautiful Things - Belvoir St Theatre (NSW)

    /tiny-beautiful-things/ A play that offers direction and comfort that will surely bring delight and hope Simone Romaniuk reveals the interior apartment of Strayed, a mum of two young children, living in a home self-help, a kind soul, and some direction in life, going to see this play will bring you delight and hope

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